In this insightful episode, we welcome back Lyn Gomes—MEP Coordinator and President of the Building Commissioning Association—for a deep dive into the complexities of lighting controls, commissioning, and project coordination.

🔧 Topics Covered:

💡 Whether you're a designer, contractor, or building owner, this episode offers practical advice and real-world examples to help you avoid costly change orders and ensure project success.

Don’t miss the upcoming Building Commissioning Association Conference:
🗓️ October 22–24 | 📍 Pittsburgh, PA 

https://www.bcxa.org/conference/

Connect with Lyn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyngomes/ 

Sponsor:

mwConnect

www.mwconnect.us

Welcome back to the Lighting Controls Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Chuck Cameron—Northeast Regional Sales Manager at ETC and a true veteran of the lighting world. From his early days in theater lighting to shaping architectural lighting design and education, Chuck shares a fascinating journey through the layers of light, control systems, and the evolving role of design in modern spaces. 

 💡 Topics we explore: 

- Chuck’s transition from theater to architectural lighting 

- Building a lighting design curriculum from the ground up 

- Why education in lighting controls is still lagging—and how to fix it 

- Real-world stories of design missteps and smart solutions 

- The power of nuanced lighting and dynamic control programming 

- How interior designers and architects can better integrate lighting controls 

- What every professional should know before specifying a system 

Whether you're a designer, educator, engineer, or just lighting-curious, this episode is packed with insights, laughs, and practical wisdom. Chuck’s experience and storytelling make this one of our most illuminating conversations yet. 

Connect with Chuck: 

https://www.etcconnect.com/ https://www.nysid.edu/master-of-professional-studies-in-lighting-design 

https://be-exchange.org/ Living Lab Project, supported by BEEx: 

https://be-exchange.org/report/the-living-lab-demonstration-project/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuck-cameron-ltg/ Instagram: @chuckcameronltg 

 Sponsor: MaxLite, www.maxlite.com

In this special debrief episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, hosts Webster Marsh, Ron Kuszmar, and Chris O'Shea—who also happen to be instructors—recap the inaugural session of the Lighting Specialist in Controls (LS-C) certification program (naild.org/ls-c/) hosted at Lightovation in June 2025. 

🔥 Highlights from the episode: 

- 🧠 Behind the scenes of creating and delivering the LS-C certification 

- 🎯 Three skill tracks: Distribution, Design, Installation 

- 👩‍🎓 Anecdotes about student engagement, unexpected challenges, and successful learning pivots 

- 🛠️ Deep dive into the importance of soft skills, pre-wire coordination, and deciphering manufacturer documentation 

- 🔁 Reflections on terminology inconsistencies across lighting control systems 

- 🏁 The open-book final exam—turned group learning session due to tech hiccups—revealed strong participation and critical thinking 

- 💡 Takeaways for manufacturers, technicians, designers, and distributors alike The team also shares insights on future improvements, broader industry applicability beyond NAILD members, and excitement for the next certification session. 

🔗 Website & Details: Visit lightingcontrolspodcast.com to explore previous episodes, certification info, and stay tuned for the next LS-C opportunity. 

👉 Whether you’re a distributor, designer, rep, or technician—this episode shows how the LS-C program is equipping lighting professionals for the future. Subscribe, listen, and share if you’re ready to level up in lighting controls! 💡 

Connect with Chris: www.controlforce.com 

Sponsor: Dali Alliance, https://www.dali-alliance.org

Welcome to another electrifying episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast!

This week, we're joined by industry leaders Jennifer Mason (Regional Sales Manager at QTL and VP of the Designer Lighting Forum of NY) and Nehal Yousef (Chairperson of NYControlled and Sales Manager at Diversified Lighting) for an in-depth conversation on the future of lighting controls and education in New York City.

 Topics Covered:

- The role of DLFNY and IES in advancing lighting education

- Behind the scenes of NYControlled, NYC’s focused lighting controls conference

- Insights from previous events and what’s new for 2025 - Spotlight on the hands-on workshop designed for early-career specifiers (0–5 years experience)

- Growing interest from integrators, distributors, and manufacturers

- The importance of demystifying controls to make them approachable and accessible

- Trends in industry involvement, exhibitor expansion, and educational programming

- How NYControlled is becoming a central hub for lighting controls learning & networking

📅 Save the Dates: Hands-On Workshop: October 14, 2025 (Limited to 30 attendees!) NYControlled Exhibition: October 15, 2025 at the Metropolitan Pavilion, NYC

✅ Whether you're a lighting designer, engineer, distributor, or just curious about the evolving world of lighting controls, this episode is jam-packed with insights, updates, and inspiration.

🔗 Watch the full podcast to hear how Jennifer and Nehal are shaping the future of lighting controls education—and how you can get involved!

#LightingControlsPodcast #NYControl2025 #LightingDesign #DLFNY #LightingEducation #SmartLighting #LightingControls #IndustryEvents #NYCevents #LightingInnovation #NehalYousef #JenniferMason #TechTalks #HandsOnWorkshop #MetropolitanPavilion #LightingSpecifiers

Connect with Nehal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehalmyoussef/

Connect with Jennifer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-mason-78798814/

Sponsor: MaxLite, www.maxlite.com

Energy consultant Gina Rodda joins the show to break down California’s Title 24 energy code and why understanding code is essential for lighting professionals. From reading the code to avoiding costly mistakes, Gina shares expert tips, real-world stories, and why proper documentation matters. 

💡 Topics include: 

- Title 24 and ASHRAE 90.1 

- Code compliance pitfalls 

- ROI myths in lighting controls 

- Why controls matter for grid stability 

#lightingcontrols #Title24 #EnergyCode #GinaRodda #BuildingCompliance #podcastshorts  

Connect with Gina: 

gabelenergy.com 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-rodda-gabelenergy/

In this compelling episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, we welcome Chris Bocchiaro—a dynamic force in the lighting industry with a career spanning theatrical roots, integration expertise, and public-facing light art installations.

💡 From his beginnings in Boston theater to managing landmark lighting projects, Chris shares how inside sales launched his journey, how integration reshaped his perspective, and why collaboration and creativity are key to successful lighting controls.

🌟 Topics Covered:

- What “integration” really means in dynamic lighting projects

- Challenges and solutions in outdoor temporary installations

- Evolution of IP-rated fixtures for entertainment and architectural use

- The role of inside sales in shaping lighting professionals

- Box-building, DC power, and the future of controls infrastructure

Whether you’re a student curious about lighting, a professional exploring new roles, or a tech nerd fascinated by controls and collaboration, this episode is packed with insights, personality, and real-world experience.

Connect with Chris:

www.clerestorylight.com

www.lslp.net

Instagram: @clerestorylight

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-bocchiaro-54086743/

Sponsor:

mwConnect

www.mwconnect.us

🎙️ In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, Webster and Ron sit down with Wes Hacking, a lighting control specialist at Cooper Electric, to unpack how distributors can evolve into high-value integrators. From Wes’s theatrical lighting roots to his hands-on lab in Manhattan, he shares how Cooper Electric offers design-build services, in-house programming, and real-world problem-solving—well beyond the typical distributor role. They dive into common field issues like wiring mishaps, the benefits of testing gear in a lab setting, and why Wes insists on system integration that actually works before it hits the job site. 

💡 Whether you're a contractor, specifier, or just curious about the brains behind smart lighting setups, this episode is a masterclass in how to future-proof projects and add value through specialized lighting controls expertise. 

Connect with Wes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wphdesigns/

Sponsor: Maxlite www.maxlite.com

💡 In this Lighting Controls Podcast episode, industry expert Steve Mesh unpacks a real-world retrofit project in a high-rise office where four lighting control systems were tested. The outcome? Only the quadrant using LLLCs (luminaire-level lighting controls) worked flawlessly. It’s a compelling case for smarter design, clearer documentation, and better education in lighting controls installations. 

🎧 Listen for practical lessons, wiring woes, and big takeaways on streamlining installations. 

#LightingControls #SmartBuildings #LLLC #EnergyEfficiency #RetrofitSuccess #LightingDesign #BuildingSystems #ControlsIntegration #ConstructionInsights #PodcastRecap 

Connect with Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-mesh-lc-iesna-b156b83

Sponsor: mwConnect www.mwconnect.us

In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, our guest David Fox—Training and Outreach Specialist with ETC—dives deep into DMX512. He challenges the misconception that DMX512 is an unfamiliar protocol and explains its evolution from analog systems to a reliable, widely-used lighting control standard. From the history of saltwater dimmers to the practical rules of wiring and troubleshooting DMX512, this discussion is packed with valuable insights for both beginners and industry professionals. 

After getting his start in high school running lights for a Sinatra impersonator in the back room of a Chinese restaurant in beautiful Burbank California, David Fox worked in California as a field service technician, production electrician, house electrician, console programmer, lighting designer, and monitor engineer for several theatres, live concert venues, feature films, and television productions. For the last 25 years, David has been at ETC starting providing frontline phone support. He then transitioned to managing technical support and customer service departments. Currently he works in the education center as the LMS Administrator and instructional designer developing training programs and presenting live and online classes. Since his start in the industry David has been passionate about learning and education believing that what we do is a craft and as such we all have a responsibility to pass along what we know to those who follow us. When not at work, he tries to do as little as possible and generally fails at it. 

Connect with David: 

www.etconnect.com https://learningstage.etcconnect.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-fox-instructional-designer-curriculum-developer/

Sponsor: MaxLite www.maxlite.com

Join us in celebrating our 100th episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast! In this special milestone episode, we welcome Craig DiLouie from the Lighting Controls Association and Alexa Berger from NEMA to discuss the future of lighting education, workforce development, and technological innovation in lighting controls. 

 We explore the transition from Education Express to the new NEMA Academy, an all-in-one platform for industry professionals to access high-quality education and training. Plus, we dive into the evolving landscape of lighting controls, from wireless systems to AI integration and the growing demand for electrical professionals in the industry. 

 Big thanks to our sponsor MaxLite and to the Lighting Controls Association and NAILD for making the 100th episode possible! 

 📍 Learn more: NEMA Academy 

 💡 Explore past episodes:  Lighting Controls Podcast 

 Hit LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more insights into lighting controls! 

 Craig DiLouie, LC, CLCP is a journalist and educator in the lighting industry and serves as education director for the Lighting Controls Association, a council of NEMA dedicated to educating the public about lighting control technology and application. He is also lighting columnist for tED Magazine and Electrical Contractor. 

 Connect with Craig: lightingcontrolsassociation.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdilouie 

 Alexa Burr is the Vice President of Strategic Growth & Market Development at NEMA, driving non-dues revenue growth through market expansion, strategic partnerships, and initiatives like the Make It American™ certification program. With prior leadership roles at API and ACC, she has spearheaded standards development, global advocacy, and sustainability efforts across the chemical and petroleum industries. Holding advanced degrees in global health from Georgetown University, she also serves as an EMT in the Washington, DC area. 

 Connect with Alexa: 

nema.org 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexa-burr/ 

Sponsor: Maxlite www.maxlite.com